Each day, a lecture was presented on a theoretical topic identified in the course outline. Subsequently, a discussion was made with relevant design calculations and use of wave tank data. Applicability in design and limitations of the formulas were discussed and demonstrated with the help of design charts.

Course Presenter

Dr Subrata K Chakrabarti is the President of Offshore Structure Analysis Inc and the past Director of Marine Research Division of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company. He has over 35 years’ experience in offshore structure design and analysis, and has been involved in the development of many offshore production structures. He has published over 150 technical papers and has written four textbooks.